The Atradius Payment Practices Barometer for May 2019 shows that Hong Kong's economic growth is expected to slow down this year due to weaker demand from China and increased trade tensions between China and the US. The survey results indicate that 60% of B2B sales in Hong Kong are made on credit, with electrical machinery, equipment, machinery including computers, gems, precious metals, and optical, technical, medical apparatus being the top 5 imports and exports. This highlights the importance of trade credit insurance for companies operating in Hong Kong.
